LEAD AI PROGRAMMER

Rocksteady Studios is looking to add to its family of permanent staff. We are looking for an exceptionally talented Lead AI Programmer who is ready for the challenge of leading our AI team to identify, apply and create AI techniques and approaches to drive NPC and player behaviour in a richly detailed, reactive, and atmospheric world.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Lead AI Programmer will manage our growing team of AI coders and drive through all aspects of an ‘AAA’ game’s AI requirements in accordance with the Technical Director’s lead. Working and managing the team every day, the Lead AI Programmer will enforce and inform the Technical Director’s vision of the project, hold reviews and provide feedback to the team, lead-by-example, and push the boundaries of AI coding for video games.

Key Responsibilities

Work very closely with the Game Director and other leads to understand and establish the vision and evangelise this to the team.

Lead a team with industry wide renown in the creative vision for the project. Conduct regular reviews and manage the coding team to excellence.

Be a role-model for the coders by emphasizing project and company goals, providing feedback on performance and mentoring.

Train coders in the team. Be well aware of the ‘state of the art’ and assess new trends and emerging techniques.

Manage the AI programmers on your team, including regular one-on-ones and performance reviews.

Manage the AI code schedule and bugs to minimise risk and ensure the smooth running of the department.

Oversee, advise and drive the whole AI team to ensure quality results and efficient working practices.

Implement AI gameplay features to a high quality.

Oversee all relevant documentation to the project.

To work closely with other departments and give direction and feedback on requirements for the AI features being implemented.